Ibandronic acid
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (National)
170.5K
NHS Cost
£2.1M
Practices
4,692
Avg per Practice
36
Overview
Ibandronic acid is prescribed by 4,692 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 170,485 items were prescribed at a total cost of £2,101,405 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Endocrine System, Section Drugs affecting bone metabolism.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
9,291
Jun 2026
8,612
Jun 2026
9,326
Jun 2026
9,034
Jun 2026
8,818
Jun 2026
9,359
Jun 2026
8,874
Jun 2026
8,925
Jun 2026
9,221
Jun 2026
8,223
Jun 2026
8,535
Jun 2026
8,559
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 12.4K | 155 | 80 | +119.8% ▲ |
| IP | 5,750 | 54 | 107 | +193.4% ▲ |
| LE | 5,734 | 98 | 59 | +61.2% ▲ |
| NG | 5,548 | 107 | 52 | +43.0% ▲ |
| BS | 4,295 | 68 | 63 | +74.1% ▲ |
| DN | 3,904 | 65 | 60 | +65.6% ▲ |
| NR | 3,869 | 66 | 59 | +61.4% ▲ |
| YO | 3,667 | 43 | 85 | +135.0% ▲ |
| BA | 3,610 | 35 | 103 | +184.0% ▲ |
| L | 3,566 | 92 | 39 | +6.9% ▲ |
| CH | 3,269 | 55 | 59 | +63.6% ▲ |
| BD | 3,124 | 51 | 61 | +68.9% ▲ |
| DE | 3,096 | 70 | 44 | +21.8% ▲ |
| WF | 2,950 | 51 | 58 | +59.2% ▲ |
| BH | 2,770 | 44 | 63 | +73.6% ▲ |
| LS | 2,724 | 70 | 39 | +7.2% ▲ |
| TN | 2,688 | 45 | 60 | +64.5% ▲ |
| PE | 2,682 | 52 | 52 | +42.1% ▲ |
| M | 2,673 | 94 | 28 | -21.8% ▼ |
| OX | 2,654 | 49 | 54 | +49.3% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| STANTON SURGERY | 1,005 |
| THE ROYTON & CROMPTON FAMILY PRACTICE | 799 |
| CASTLEGATE AND DERWENT SURGERY | 395 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Endocrine System
- Section: Drugs affecting bone metabolism
- Paragraph: Bisphosphonates and other drugs
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.